Zoology and wildlife conservation

Estimating moist-soil seeds available to waterfowl with double sampling for stratification

Article Abstract:

Double sampling is used for estimating moist-soil seeds availability to waterfowl, as seed availability is a priority in seasonally flooded herbaceous wetlands. Double sampling for stratification potentially increases precision of estimates.

Identifying habitat linkages for American black bears in North Carolina, USA

Article Abstract:

A data-based method is used to identify the habitat linkages in local and regional areas for American black bears in North Carolina, USA. Well connected forests close to agricultural tracts have provided best habitats for the black bears.